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POL2013

Specialization in Political Science: International Relations

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Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course builds on POL1000 and offers a more comprehensive treatment of common theories of international politics. An introduction to the most important paradigms or schools of thought in international politics is offered. Who are the most important actors in international politics, and what characterizes the relationship between and among them? The theories will be illustrated by historical as well as contemporary examples.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • have knowledge about what affects the relationship between different actors (first and foremost, states) in the realm of International Politics and how this how this provides for both conflict and cooperation in international society.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • use the central theories and approaches to analyze current issue in the area of international politics.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures per week in the first half of the semester.

Further on evaluation

Assessment: 3-hour written exam in week 9

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Provided at the start of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
POL2003 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.